Lloyd J. Austin III Secretary of Defence | Official website
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III recently engaged in a conversation with Egypt's Minister of Defense, General Mohamed Zaki. The discussion revolved around regional challenges and the profound bilateral security cooperation between the two nations.
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided this readout, stating that Secretary Austin reaffirmed the U.S.'s commitment to Middle Eastern and Egyptian security amidst regional threats. He also expressed gratitude for Egypt's leadership in curbing the spread of the current conflict and providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza.
